Is it okay to pave over your concrete driveway? The big problem with paving over your driveway concrete has to do with the initial preparation of the site.
With concrete, if you’re worried about strength and stability, the solution is to simply lay a thicker slab on concrete. Because of this, contractors laying concrete rarely worry about preparing the base. The ground underneath a concrete driveway may be prone to shifting or sinking, and there’s really no way of knowing what’s down there until it’s dug up.
Two problems arise when bricks are placed on top of concrete.
The first is that the based is unprepared.
The next is the quality of the concrete.
Any problems found in bricks can be seen through one of these layers. Brick driveways made of concrete can cause bricks to be unstable. Concrete expansion joints can quickly become cracks and require expensive repairs overtime. There are also extreme cases where we’ve seen where the ground shifted over time, which caused cracks on the entire surface. A house foundation might also crack if it is not properly laid.. If you are not sure just head over to First Coast Paver or give a call to one of our First Coast Pavers’ professionals.
Although brick pavers may look great and seem easier than concrete, there will be issues over time. It’s not financially prudent to follow this route because the driveway will require a lot more work in future. It’s better to just get rid of the concrete first so that you avoid any future issues and costs.
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204 Blairmore Blvd E,
Orange Park, FL 32073
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